Discover the wonders of coastal wildlife with the Living Coast! Campers will meet animals up close during daily encounters and enjoy activities like crafts, nature walks, and games. With every day offering new adventures, this camp is perfect for curious minds and young explorers!

Day 1:

• Talk about what a coast is.
• Make a coastal craft. 
• Meet an animal.

Day 2:

• Learn about native bird species.
• Play a fun game.
• Meet an animal ambassador.

Day 3:

• Make a reptile craft.
• Play a game.
• Meet a coastal reptile.

Day 4:

• Talk about fish and sharks.
• Make a coast-themed craft.
• Participate in animal feeding.

Day 5:

• Look at sharks and rays.
• Make a craft.
• Play an animal-themed game.

All camp schedules and activities are subject to change based on organizational and animal needs.

Step into the world of animals and discover the fantastic ways they communicate! Campers will embark on a fun-filled adventure to explore how animals talk to each other, from chirps and calls to signals and scents. Through immersive activities like trail walks, hands-on crafts, and engaging science experiments, campers connect with nature and will let their curiosity run wild!

Day 1:

• Explore the trails.
• Meet a reptile.
• Make a fun craft.

Day 2:

• Learn about bird calls.
• Meet a unique animal ambassador.
• Play a game.

Day 3:

• Meet an animal.
• Make a colorful craft.
• Go on a trail walk.

Day 4:

• Learn about our senses.
• Play a game.
• Meet an animal.

Day 5:

• Participate in animal feeding.
• Play a fun game.
• Do a craft.

All camp schedules and activities are subject to change based on organizational and animal needs.

Explore the diverse ecosystems of San Diego County with the Living Coast Discovery Center! Throughout the week, campers will walk local trails, discovering native plants and animals while learning about the importance of our local habitats. Through hands-on experiences, animal encounters, and citizen science activities, campers will connect with nature and develop a deeper understanding of the environment.

Day 1:

• Learn about our coastal sage scrub habitat.
• Work on an origami craft.
• Meet an animal.

Day 2:

• Go on a field trip.
• Learn about the chaparral ecosystem.
• Meet a Living Coast animal ambassador. 

Day 3:

• Learn about coastal ecosystems.
• Participate in animal feeding.
• Observe plankton and brine shrimp under a microscope.

Day 4:

• Go on a field trip. 
• Meet a reptile.
• Learn about wetlands and our local watershed.

Day 5:

• Learn about riparian ecosystems.
• Go on a beach cleanup.
• Meet an animal ambassador.

All camp schedules and activities are subject to change based on organizational and animal needs.

Taste, smell, see, hear, and feel during this camp all about super senses! In this wild camp, campers will learn about the super senses of animals and what it takes to survive in the wild.

Day 1:

• Learn about the five senses.
• Do a craft.
• Meet an animal.

Day 2:

• Learn about our sense of smell.
• Play a game.
• Meet a Living Coast animal ambassador.

Day 3:

• Learn about our sense of sight.
• Explore our Raptor Row.
• Meet an animal.

Day 4:

• Learn about our sense of touch.
• Make a craft.
• Meet and touch an animal.

Day 5:

• Learn about our sense of hearing.
• Meet an animal.
• Test our hearing with an activity.

All camp schedules and activities are subject to change based on organizational and animal needs.

Have you ever wondered why animals migrate? In this camp, students will learn about the incredible journeys animals take, and gain a deeper understanding of our amazing local wildlife. With daily animal encounters, games, and opportunities to explore a wildlife refuge, this camp is perfect for future biologists curious about the wildlife around them.

Day 1:

• Learn about migration and navigation.
• Meet an animal.
• Participate in a navigation-based activity.

Day 2:

• Focus on sea turtle migration.
• Participate in animal feeding.
• Make a craft.

Day 3:

• Learn about cliff swallows, a migratory bird.
• Go on a walk around the refuge.
• Meet a bird ambassador.

Day 4:

• Learn about whales that migrate through San Diego.
• Meet an animal ambassador.
• Make a craft.

Day 5:

• Meet an animal.
• Play a game.
• Learn about Monarch butterfly migration.

All camp schedules and activities are subject to change based on organizational and animal needs.

Have you ever wondered how animals stay safe out in the wild? Get ready to explore the incredible defense mechanisms and protective adaptations of the species from Southern California! Campers will enjoy animal encounters, trail walks through the refuge, and dynamic activities that highlight the clever survival strategies that animals use.

Day 1:

• Learn about active defense in animals.
• Do an experiment.
• Meet an animal ambassador.

Day 2:

• Go on a field trip.
• Play a game.
• Learn about camouflage and evasion.

Day 3:

• Go on a trail walk.
• Meet an animal ambassador.
• Do an experiment.

Day 4:

• Go on a field trip.
• Explore some of our biofacts.
• Play a game.

Day 5:

• Make a craft to take home.
• Meet an animal ambassador.
• Do an experiment.

All camp schedules and activities are subject to change based on organizational and animal needs.

Gift Shop Credit

Want your camper to have an extra memento from the Living Coast gift shop? Add gift shop credit to your registration so your little camper can get his or her souvenir on the last day of camp. Gift shop credits can be added to your registration online based on the week of camp. We suggest reserving this for the last camp of the season. You can always send cash for gift shop day too! Note: We do not allow your camper to purchase snacks or drinks during our trip to the gift shop.